The NFL declared the game the fourth coldest in league history when temperatures dropped to -4°F at kickoff.
The Kansas City Chiefs earned a 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday in the first round of the National Football League (NFL) playoffs at frigid Arrowhead Stadium.
Thanks to a strong defense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker's four field goals, the Chiefs took another step toward defending their Super Bowl title.
Despite -4°F (-20°C) at kickoff and wind chill making it feel even colder, the Chiefs' defense kept Miami's potentially explosive offense in check and the hosts shrugged off the conditions. brutally cold. AFP reported.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's pop icon girlfriend Taylor Swift also showed up to cheer him on in a Chiefs-themed coat emblazoned with her star boyfriend's number 87.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid's signature mustache froze at halftime in the fourth coldest game in league history, according to the NFL.
“We knew it was going to be cold, but all week we were preaching let's go in there with that fire and get after it and see what happens,” said Mahomes, who hit rookie Rashee Rice for a touchdown on the first drive of the game.
Kelce had seven catches for 71 yards and Isiah Pacheco ran 23 times for 82 yards and a touchdown.
Mahomes' helmet broke during a hit in the second half, possibly due to the cold. A spare helmet was placed on the band, which was “frozen” and needed warming.
Despite the distraction, Mahomes managed to overcome it and the Chiefs reached the divisional round of the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
The Dolphins' offense was stymied by the Chiefs' defense, keeping Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa under constant pressure.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill had a 53-yard touchdown catch, but the Dolphins finished with 264 total yards.
